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Shift5 CTO Egon Rinderer joined The Daily Scoop Podcast to talk about the role commercial off the shelf (#COTS) technology plays in U.S. military modernization. The shifting competitive landscape during the great power competition brings new threats to services like GPS spoofing and small-scale drones. The DoD must adapt. Tune in here: https://ow.ly/GWAa50Tz6TF #observability #onboardOT #COTS #modernization

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Today in Asia Times, I wrote about the revolutionary steps taken by the US Air Force in developing AI-piloted fighters, specifically with the X-62 AI pilot test plane. This AI-piloted jet engaged in a first-ever dogfight against a manned F-16 fighter, marking a significant milestone in autonomous aerial combat. The test, part of the DARPA's Air Combat Evolution (ACE) program, aims to enhance dogfighting skills and integrate AI in broader tactical scenarios to improve the entire fleet's efficiency and response capabilities. Moreover, the successful integration of AI in combat scenarios underscores the changing dynamics of air-to-air combat, potentially decreasing the need for manned fighters in certain scenarios. Despite the AI's apparent precision and decision-making speed superiority, challenges remain, such as ensuring trust and reliability in AI systems among human pilots. As global competitors like China advance their AI pilot programs, the US continues to push the boundaries of what AI can achieve in military operations, blending cutting-edge technology with strategic military planning.

The US air force made history by organizing the first dogfight between a human pilot and an AI-controlled fighter jet. This happened at Edwards Air Force Base in California in September last year. The computer-operated F-16 faced off against a manned F-16 aircraft in aerial combat. The two jets, reaching speeds of 1,200 miles per hour, practiced defensive and offensive maneuvers, including close-range combat called dogfighting. They even got as close as 2,000 feet (610 meters) to each other during the exercise. The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) released video of the close-range air combat between the two jets. The footage shows the jets maneuvering around each other as they fly through the sky. The autonomous aircraft, named the X-62A Variable Stability In-flight Simulator Test Aircraft (VISTA), is a modified F-16 equipped with an AI program. Since its construction in December 2022, the jet has been on over 21 test flights, accumulating more than 17 hours of flight time. This marks the first instance of using machine learning to control a fighter jet. While flying, the AI algorithm on the jet examines data and makes instant decisions, a method known as machine learning. This mimics how fighter pilots develop their instincts through years of practice. Carrying out a dogfight between an AI-powered jet and a human marks a “transformational moment in aerospace history”, DARPA said in a statement. #AI #dogfight #usairforce #usa #usmilitary https://lnkd.in/gSdCjpGc

is the future of aerial combat here? 🤖✈️ Just a few days ago, the United States Air Force and Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) made history by conducting the first-ever human vs AI #dogfight. In this groundbreaking event, an X-62 VISTA (a modified F-16) flown by AI technology went head-to-head against a seasoned human pilot flying another F-16 several times, showcasing the incredible advancements in this field. As AI continues to evolve, and programs such as the Loyal Wingman continue to grow, we might soon have swarms of autonomous UCAV controlled by AI flying alongside human pilots. But the big question remains: who actually "won" those engagements? #future #aviation #AI #UCAV #airforce #military #militaryaviation

Really incredible footage here. While I typically think of FPV and drones in the world of Drone Racing, its applications within military and surveillance is of course, massive. As the production costs and efficiency of FPV rigs become cost effective, their utility and presence will only increase.

The US air force made history by organizing the first dogfight between a human pilot and an AI-controlled fighter jet. This happened at Edwards Air Force Base in California in September last year. The computer-operated F-16 faced off against a manned F-16 aircraft in aerial combat. The two jets, reaching speeds of 1,200 miles per hour, practiced defensive and offensive maneuvers, including close-range combat called dogfighting. They even got as close as 2,000 feet (610 meters) to each other during the exercise. The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) released video of the close-range air combat between the two jets. The footage shows the jets maneuvering around each other as they fly through the sky. The autonomous aircraft, named the X-62A Variable Stability In-flight Simulator Test Aircraft (VISTA), is a modified F-16 equipped with an AI program. Since its construction in December 2022, the jet has been on over 21 test flights, accumulating more than 17 hours of flight time. This marks the first instance of using machine learning to control a fighter jet. While flying, the AI algorithm on the jet examines data and makes instant decisions, a method known as machine learning. This mimics how fighter pilots develop their instincts through years of practice. Carrying out a dogfight between an AI-powered jet and a human marks a “transformational moment in aerospace history”, DARPA said in a statement. #AI #dogfight #usairforce #usa #usmilitary

US and NATO partner defense forces will come together with a focus on defense technology operators with them able to deploy specialized technologies the last two days of UTAC 2024.

The US air force made history by organizing the first dogfight between a human pilot and an AI-controlled fighter jet. This happened at Edwards Air Force Base in California in September last year. The computer-operated F-16 faced off against a manned F-16 aircraft in aerial combat. The two jets, reaching speeds of 1,200 miles per hour, practiced defensive and offensive maneuvers, including close-range combat called dogfighting. They even got as close as 2,000 feet (610 meters) to each other during the exercise. The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) released video of the close-range air combat between the two jets. The footage shows the jets maneuvering around each other as they fly through the sky. The autonomous aircraft, named the X-62A Variable Stability In-flight Simulator Test Aircraft (VISTA), is a modified F-16 equipped with an AI program. Since its construction in December 2022, the jet has been on over 21 test flights, accumulating more than 17 hours of flight time. This marks the first instance of using machine learning to control a fighter jet. While flying, the AI algorithm on the jet examines data and makes instant decisions, a method known as machine learning. This mimics how fighter pilots develop their instincts through years of practice. Carrying out a dogfight between an AI-powered jet and a human marks a “transformational moment in aerospace history”, DARPA said in a statement. #AI #dogfight #usairforce #usa #usmilitary

The US air force made history by organizing the first dogfight between a human pilot and an AI-controlled fighter jet. This happened at Edwards Air Force Base in California in September last year. The computer-operated F-16 faced off against a manned F-16 aircraft in aerial combat. The two jets, reaching speeds of 1,200 miles per hour, practiced defensive and offensive maneuvers, including close-range combat called dogfighting. They even got as close as 2,000 feet (610 meters) to each other during the exercise. The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) released video of the close-range air combat between the two jets. The footage shows the jets maneuvering around each other as they fly through the sky. The autonomous aircraft, named the X-62A Variable Stability In-flight Simulator Test Aircraft (VISTA), is a modified F-16 equipped with an AI program. Since its construction in December 2022, the jet has been on over 21 test flights, accumulating more than 17 hours of flight time. This marks the first instance of using machine learning to control a fighter jet. While flying, the AI algorithm on the jet examines data and makes instant decisions, a method known as machine learning. This mimics how fighter pilots develop their instincts through years of practice. Carrying out a dogfight between an AI-powered jet and a human marks a “transformational moment in aerospace history”, DARPA said in a statement. #AI #dogfight #usairforce #usa #usmilitary